BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel
BYD says its cast aluminum frame is lighter, tougher, and safer than steel

If you’re from Pittsburgh, you may want to sit down for this one: global EV sales leader BYD claims the aluminum frame that underpins its new Yangwang U8L SUV passes a brutal, 12 ton lift test – despite weighing over 100 lbs. less than a comparable ste…

Lexus halts plans of an electric car based on the stunning LF-ZC concept and it’s such a bummer

Toyota has reportedly paused development of Lexus’ futuristic LF-ZC electric sedan as the company reassesses EV demand and production priorities.

BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has
BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has

BYD says it will assume full financial liability for at-fault accidents that happen while its “God’s Eye” urban driving system is active in China — with no cap on the payout.

It’s a commitment Tesla has never made for “Full Self-Driving,” and it fli…

Tesla’s top rival launches self-driving with full crash coverage at a fraction of the cost

BYD is pushing its God’s Eye assisted-driving system with a crash-cost coverage pledge and a 12,000 yuan upgrade price, which undercuts Tesla’s assisted-driving package.

Chinese researchers claim solid-state EV battery can charge in just minutes

Chinese researchers claim a new solid-state battery can survive ultra-fast charging while delivering dramatically higher energy density, potentially reshaping the future of electric vehicles. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences claim they ha…

Tesla Model Y becomes Colombia’s top-selling car amid 304% EV surge
Tesla Model Y becomes Colombia’s top-selling car amid 304% EV surge

Tesla’s Model Y became the best-selling vehicle in Colombia in March 2026 with 1,791 units delivered — just two months after the automaker’s first deliveries in the country.

The achievement is part of an explosive EV market transformation in Colombi…

After acing range and charging, Chinese EV brands flaunt three-wheel driving on SUVs

Chinese EV brands are turning active suspension into their next SUV flex, with BYD, Aito, and Li Auto showing three-wheel driving demos that could help with tire changes, recovery, and rough terrain.

XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%
XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%

XPeng (XPEV) is in talks with Volkswagen about acquiring a factory in Europe as the Chinese EV maker’s contract production in Austria runs out of capacity. The company’s exports hit a record 6,006 vehicles in April, up 62% year-over-year.

The move c…

China wants to build its own electric K-car industry to boost EV sales
China wants to build its own electric K-car industry to boost EV sales

China’s top auto industry group is calling for the creation of a standardized budget electric vehicle category — modeled on Japan’s wildly popular K-car ecosystem — to revive sluggish domestic car sales and bring millions of new buyers into the EV mark…

BYD surpasses Tesla as world’s top energy storage deployer
BYD surpasses Tesla as world’s top energy storage deployer

BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator, capturing 13% of the global market in 2025 compared to Tesla’s 10%, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

The shift marks the…